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ML Podcast #42 – The Lost Art of Teaching with Gary Stager
Category: Education
Duration: 00:58:39
Publish Date: 2018-05-09 20:03:02
Description: Is instruction really necessary in schools? Just like that question, today’s conversation will make you think--maybe like you’ve never thought before. We are digging deep into the craft of teaching and what it should involve. The conversation includes our friend, mentor, and educational leader, Gary Stager, who rolls out ambitious and daring initiatives with his teacher training institutes. Gary’s focus is on the nature of teaching. He says that since the mid-80’s, we have removed the art of teaching from teacher training, and now we have a generation of teachers who don’t know how to teach. Because of this, we need to create a productive context for learning and “bridge the gap.” How is this done? We need good projects instead of “reckless instruction.” Gary believes that deep, meaningful learning is often accompanied by obsession. He focuses on answering the question: How can we create experiences and context in classrooms where kids can discover things they don’t know they love? This is done by implementing good projects that spur creativity, ownership, and relevance. "A good project can replace a great deal of reckless instruction." - Gary Stager Through Constructing Modern Knowledge (CMK), Gary has teachers put on their “learner hats” and learn how to create obsession, since very few of us have experienced what greatness looks like. Gary explains why he started CMK, what he wants to accomplish, why he does it, and what he wants for educators. He shows teachers that the future of education can be much brighter. He also explains why he wants to spend more time advocating for arts education and why he thinks there is great value in a new focus and NOT committing to a curriculum. Resources: www.constructingmodernknowledge.com   Choice Time by Renee Dinnerstein and Kathy Collins   Loose Parts book series by Lisa Daly and Miriam Beloglovsky  
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